Students and staff have been deeply saddened to learn of the death of Hester Stewart. A second-year undergraduate in the School of Life Sciences, Hester was an outstanding student, a Student Mentor and a much-liked and respected member of the University community.
Investigations are still on-going, but Hester's death has been widely reported in the media and linked to the drug GBL.
The University is in touch with Hester's family, who are keen to ensure that students have information about GBL and support to make safe choices around drugs and alcohol.
UNISEX, which offers advice on all matters related to sexual health, drugs and alcohol, has produced some information about GBL along with further information about keeping safe.
If you have been affected by Hester's death, and want to talk with someone confidentially, please contact your Student Advisor, who can help locate appropriate support and advice for you. You can find out who they are and how to contact them
You can also talk to our Psychological and Counselling Services You can make an appointment by calling in, by phone, or via email.
For those friends and colleagues of Hester who would value an opportunity to talk within a supportive group, a meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 6 May. The support group, which will be facilitated by Psychological and Counselling Services, will meet for an hour from 2pm, in the Meeting House.
